New Salem High School serves 168 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Salem-Almont 49 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Salem High School?
168 students attend New Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of New Salem High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Salem High School?
New Salem High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Salem High School offer ?
New Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is New Salem High School part of?
New Salem High School is part of New Salem-Almont 49 School District.
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